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Sun Apr 10, 2005 · 12:30 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
116
away
Chemistry Tense
Sacramento KingsKings
130
home
Chemistry Steady

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Los Angeles LakersLakers 33 31 24 28 116
Sacramento KingsKings 34 36 36 24 130

After Action Report

In Sacramento, the Kings pulled away from the Lakers 130-116. Kings' scorers couldn't be contained. Kings' outside barrage was a constant threat; Lakers' veteran poise eliminated the costly mistakes. The Kings locker room is humming, and it showed. Kings' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.

What tipped it

  • Kings · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.